VFD cable voltage ratings
VFD cable voltage ratings
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The VFD cable has a following voltage ratings: 600V (UL type TC-ER) and 1000V (UL type motor supply). Do these ratings mean that the cable insulation is designed to operate at 1000V RMS, but is limited to 600V RMS when used in cable tray/exposed run application?
Another issue: as per MG-1, Part 31 the inverter duty motor insulation should withstand 3 times of line-to-line RMS voltage due to possible voltage build-up at motor terminals. Should the motor cable selection be based on the fact that the cable insulation is stressed the same way as the motor insulation? For 480V motor the above mentioned cable rating 1000V might be insufficient, and 2000V cable should be used. Is this a correct approach?
Another issue: as per MG-1, Part 31 the inverter duty motor insulation should withstand 3 times of line-to-line RMS voltage due to possible voltage build-up at motor terminals. Should the motor cable selection be based on the fact that the cable insulation is stressed the same way as the motor insulation? For 480V motor the above mentioned cable rating 1000V might be insufficient, and 2000V cable should be used. Is this a correct approach?





RE: VFD cable voltage ratings
RE: VFD cable voltage ratings
David Castor
www.cvoes.com
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The 600/1000 V rating is a (usually) 60 seconds rating. In any case, it is a lot longer than the microseconds that ringing exists. There is also a lot of safety margin in the 600/1000 V rating. Cable insulation seldom breaks down even at 5 kV.
Then, there is the effect of the capacitive current that the ringing cause. Very close to the insulation, and where cable cores are tight, there is such a high field-strength that partial discharge aka corona is active. P.D. produces ozone and that ozone is trapped inside the cable where it starts reacting with ('eating') organic matter. There is no other organic matter than the insulation, so it starts to degrade and gets brittle.
The effect is seldom seen in 400 V installations, but not unknown of in 690 V (EU) installations.
Several cable manufacturers have cables that can take this kind of stress. I think that Belden was one of the pioniers.
Then, you have the EMI and PE impedance issues. But those stories will not be told here and now.
Gunnar Englund
www.gke.org
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It is very real. Had a case in a paper mill where cable more or less fell apart when moved on the tray.
I made a presentation on that many years ago. See attached clip.
Gunnar Englund
www.gke.org
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" Lower capacitance, resulting in:
– Longer cable runs
– Reduced peak motor terminal voltage for extended motor life
– Reduced likelihood of corona discharge
– Reduced magnitude of standing waves
– Increased efficiency of power transfer"
The reduced capacitance means less HF current in air between cores, which translates into lower field strength.
Gunnar Englund
www.gke.org
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Thanks to everyone who responded.
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Neil
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